Barracuda Baits Hand Made 4.75" inch Tarantula Craw Soft Plastic Bait

Barracuda Baits Tournament Series 4.75" inch Tarantula Craw Soft Plastic Bait

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SKU:
BRB-TARANTULA-CRAW-475-RED-BUG
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Pack Quantity:
8 Baits Per Pack
Availability:
Ships in 1–3 days from San Antonio, TX. Some orders may ship from Cedar Falls, IA
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Description

Use as a trailer on:

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Barracuda 4.75" Tarantula Craw – Flipping • Punching • Carolina | QwikFishing
How, where, and why it excels
Arky / Flipping Jig Trailer (3/8–3/4 oz)

When & where: Laydowns, docks, grass edges; stain or current.

How: Short, accurate pitches; pendulum beside cover; shake on bottom to posture the claws up.

Why: Bulky body adds presence without helicoptering when properly trimmed (see Trim & Mods).

Football Jig Trailer (1/2–3/4 oz)

When & where: Rock points, humps, and transition seams.

How: Long pulls with 6–12" drags; pause on crowns; many bites on the settle as claws hover defensively.

Why: Large claws tick on the pull and hold posture at rest—great for spots and smallmouth.

Carolina Rig (1/2–1 oz)

When & where: Offshore gravel bars, points, and hard/soft transitions.

How: 18–24" leader; slow pull‑pause; feed a little slack so the bait “floats” and settles naturally.

Why: Covers water with a big craw signal; excels when fish roam edges.

Punching Rig / Heavy Texas (1/2–1 oz)

When & where: Sparse to moderate mats, hyacinth/cheese, thick reeds.

How: Streamlined head; peg the weight; short controlled shakes once it breaks through; let it fall again.

Why: Big profile + multiple appendages displace water and get noticed in heavy cover; trims clean for penetration.

Hook: 4/0–5/0 straight‑shank or EWG with keeper.

Texas Rig (1/4–3/8 oz) — pegged or unpegged

When & where: Wood, grass clumps, docks; anytime you need weedless contact.

How: For more glide, fish it unpegged (weight slides) and let it fall on semi‑slack; short pitches and shakes.

Why: Unpegged Texas mimics that Free‑Rig‑style glide & pendulum without a dedicated sinker.

Trim & Mods (quick hits)
  • Rib trim: Remove 1–2 ribs from the head to speed the fall through mats/grass.
  • Claw taper: Slight taper tightens the kick in cold water and prevents helicoptering on jigs.
  • Slim for mats: Clip or shorten outer feelers for easier penetration when punching heavy cover.
  • Scent/lock: Gel scent + tiny dot of super glue at the keeper extends life and confidence.
Dial it in
  • Clear (6–10+ ft): Baby Bass (natural green over pearl belly on rock/grass edges), Blue Craw (blue/olive cues over rock).
  • Stained (2–6 ft): Green Pumpkin w/ Black Flake (everyday natural), Green Pumpkin w/ Gold Flake (sun/grass—subtle flash draws distance).
  • Dirty (<2 ft) / Low light: Texas Mud Bug (dark GP/brown silhouette), Red Bug for added color pop around rock and during pre‑spawn windows.

Qwik Color recommendations

  • Baby Bass: Clear water; docks/grass edges; natural forage cue that still reads as a craw.
  • Blue Craw: Rock/transition lakes with blue highlights; smallmouth‑friendly.
  • Green Pumpkin w/ Black Flake: Do‑everything natural for wood/rock and pressured water.
  • Green Pumpkin w/ Gold Flake: Sunny conditions over grass or gravel; subtle flash helps from a distance.
  • Red Bug: Overcast or pre‑spawn on rock; a little red cue for reaction.
  • Texas Mud Bug: Versatile dark GP/brown for stain, current, and mixed cover; strong silhouette.
Specs & Build
  • Length: 4.75" (120.7 mm)
  • Profile: Large craw/creature with prominent claws and multiple appendages; aggressive flap on the fall, defensive posture at rest
  • Material: Plastisol soft plastic
  • Species: Bass (LM/SM/Spots); also catches the occasional walleye on football/C‑rig
  • Best Pairings: Arky/Flipping Jig Trailer (3/8–3/4), Football Jig Trailer (1/2–3/4), Carolina Rig (1/2–1), Punching/Heavy Texas (1/2–1), Texas Rig (1/4–3/8, pegged or unpegged).
  • Availability: Ships in 1–3 days from San Antonio, TX. Some orders may ship from Cedar Falls, IA.

Care & Storage

Store flat in the original bag. Separate darks/lights to avoid dye bleed. Bagged (no clamshell). Compatible with most gel scents.

Plastics Recycling

Don't toss torn baits, recycle or dispose of properly. Learn more here: Soft Plastics Recycling.

Proof & Community

On‑the‑Water Notes

  • Mats & reeds: Punch and let it re‑fall; many bites on the second drop in the hole.
  • Rock points & transitions: Football jig with long drags and pauses—strikes on the settle as claws hover.
  • Edges/wood: Flipping jig or Texas; short pitches to shade lines; shake to flare claws in place.

Q&A

Q: Why pick a 4.75″ Tarantula Craw over a beaver or compact craw?
A: The Tarantula’s larger profile and multi‑appendage flap create more displacement and visibility, calling fish from cover. Trim it down or taper the claws when you need a cleaner fall or colder‑water profile.

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